Taj On Fifth

First time here. This space used to be the awesome Palle.I made reservations for 5 a few days ahead, and after I parked in the garage around the corner, was shown to our table. The other Yelpers joined (less 1 who cancelled) and we had a really nice time and a wonderful server.I started with a Somacillin cocktail, which is $5 off for happy hour. We all shared some apps that were all pretty great. The Aloo Tikki Chaat, and Salmon Dippers were 2 I would get again. Jennifer R split the Rasmalai Cake Jar with me for dessert. Yum. I can't wait to return for happy hour, and for an entree.

Such a great addition to Grandview. There have been a few different restaurants in this location prior and I am hoping Taj is here for the long haul. It's a modern take on classic Indian dishes and the atmosphere is high energy. Happy hour brought in a crowd and they have several HH specials. They do a special small plate "chaat and chai" menu and cocktails are $5 off. Loved the spicy "Mumtaz margarita."On to the food. We all enjoyed what we ordered. Garlic naan was soft and buttery. Dal dish was a little salty, but had good flavor. The standouts for me were the aloo tikki chaat and the rasmalai cake for dessert. I have my eyes on the galab juman tiramisu for next visit. Service was excellent and the Chef even came by our table to greet us.

This isn't a run of the mill place for Indian takeout. You will get the most out of Taj's when you dine in and experience their cozy ambiance and great service. Things started questionably because our table wasn't ready for the 5:30 reservation my wife and I had. We were invited to grab drinks at the bar, which we gladly did (along with some small plates) during the happy hour which goes until 6:00. Not to throw shade at the food, but the drink course was my favorite. Taj's take on an Old Fashioned hit well for me, and my wife's Thai Masala Chai was excellent. I don't order Chai's, but this version was good enough to make me want to start. After about 15 minutes, we were seated in our booth, and out came the small plates. The Chaat's are the way to go. No doubt about it. The wings score points for uniqueness in that they were tossed in a Tamarind sauce which gave it a small sour profile. But the Crispy Kale Chaat and Aloo Tikki Chaat were the best food items that I tasted. We split two large plates in the Taj Stuffed Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala. The paneer was the better of the two. And the Tandoori Roti (bread) that we ordered was bland and had us wishing that we took our server's advice and got the garlic naan. We saved room for dessert and ordered the Tiramisu with a distinctly Indian slant. It was fun. I can't say enough about the staff. Everyone from the hostess to our bartender to out wait staff to the chef and proprietor stopping by our table to chat was very much appreciated. To our surprise, they have a covered patio that would be great for a private party. I can imagine it being prime real estate for the masses when it becomes uncovered during the warm weather months. It's definitely a place that we are looking to return to for additional chaats, drinks and desserts.

We took an earlier reservation (5:45) because later times were booked, so the service was attentive even as it became busier. The chef even came out to get feedback and told us a bit about the northern Indian cuisine of New Delhi and the Punjabi region. We gave him kudos for the creative yet approachable menu. I had to google a few ingredients, which is always fun to experience new flavors and textures. After reading other Yelp reviews, we decided to start with the well-reviewed Crispy Kale Chaat, which was good. We aren't fans of fried food in general, but it was unexpected and tasty. The lightly fried kale bits are topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, chaat masala, and pomegranate seeds. It had more sweetness than we prefer, but I can see why people speak highly of this starter.From the photos we saw on Yelp, the Taj Stuffed Paneer was a looker! The Paneer is stuffed with cashews and spices and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and cream, topped with saffron and edible silver leaf. I appreciated the lingering heat after a few bites and thought the sauce was deliciously buttery and creamy. Different than most paneer dishes I've had. Our second entree was the Chicken Makhani, which was both of our favorites. Tender breast meat simmered in a creamy, fragrant tomato and butter sauce was very flavorful. The two options made for a nice contrast in flavors, and I would order both again. For dessert, we shared Rasmalai Cake Jar, which was a riff on a trifle. Layers of whipped cream, sponge cake, and rasmalai (sweet spongy dessert cheese) spiced with cardamom, saffron, and rose. Overall, Taj on Fifth is a very nice modern take on Indian cuisine. The restaurant is a sleek space with a large, open island bar with a few TVs. We didn't have cocktails, but the wine and beer were fine. I am happy Taj is close to our home and look forward to enjoying other dishes on the patio this summer.

Taj on Fifth is a sort of modern and warm, moody place to eat. The food was delicious, and spicy when appropriate. It came out nice and warm, and with plenty of rice! It was all delicious. The only thing I would change is how much meat there is in each entree - they were expensive given the amount.Service was great and quick and our server was super nice. It was lowkey since it was NYE and we appreciate the vibe and comforting food to finish out the year.

I stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night with my boyfriend while we were visiting Columbus over a weekend. The place was booked full which we took to be a good sign! The space was warm and welcoming and we were able to get two spots at the bar. We ordered the kale chaat as an appetizer. I had high hopes but the kale was a bit too battered and fried. For our mains we ordered the Rajasthani laal maas and aloo gobi with roti and naan. The laal maas came with a disclaimed for being spicy and they were not kidding!! Great flavor with the lamb and gravy but definitely not for the faint of heart. Overall I had a good meal but wasn't blown away by anything. It was an enjoyable evening and if back in the area I would try them again!

Taj on Fifth is such a cool spot! Love the ambiance there. The food was delicious - the naan was my favorite part. So delicious, flaky and warm! The butter chicken was also so good. The lamb curry dish was spicy and had such a great flavor. Definitely a great spot for Indian food!

I was very excited for Taj on Fifth to open and I was not disappointed. From the moment we stepped into this restaurant we were greeted by the staff who worked hard to take good care of us. We loved the contemporary feel of the restaurant along with the TVs playing some sports games that we were interested in. It was not too loud in the restaurant which was pleasant. We ordered the Galouti Kebab as our first course and the Taj Stuffed Paneer alongside some garlic naan as our second course. Absolutely no complaints on either dish and would happily order both of these dishes again. Can't wait to be back to try the many dishes on their menu. I do wish that the parking garage attached to the building was still free, however, I am unsure if Taj on Fifth validates parking like some of the other businesses in the area.

After reading a review of Columbus Monthly's best new restaurants of 2025, we decided to try Taj on Fifth. We couldn't have been more impressed with everything we ordered, the wonderful service, and the beautiful space. The crispy kale chaat (crispy kale, chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys GF), Chicken Makhani, and grilled masala lamb chops were absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to return. I'm going to try everything on their menu in 2025!

Amazing food! The taj stuffed paneer was amazing. Got the kebab for appetizer. The dirty taj martini was also great. Now time for the tiramisu dessert